Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2013 Acura RL Acura RL 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,770

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,203

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,317

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $46,280
Base Invoice $34,129 $41,560
Sunshade, rear, power 275  
Sunroof 1,200  
Preferred Package 5,330  
Cargo net 25  
3.7L V6 1,230  
AWD 1,890  
Technology Package   3,620
Sunshade, rear, power 251  
Sunroof 1,092  
Preferred Package 4,850  
Cargo net 23  
3.7L V6 1,168  
AWD 1,795  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 9,950 3,620
Options (change) 9,179 3,245
Destination 895 715
Total Price $46,770 $50,615
Total Invoice $44,203 $45,520

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lincoln MKZ dealer quotes or Acura RL dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,116
Model Year20132008
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-17
Total Price$46,770$50,615
Adjustments for Features-4,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,750$50,615
Total Invoice$44,203$45,520
Adjustments for Features-3,7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,404$45,520

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,395$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7990

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
ModelMKZRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length194.1 in193.6 in
Width73.4 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested137536%
Total Not Requested242564%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Lincoln models.